Jerusalem status subject to negotiated solution – Nalbandian

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian has issued his comments on the status of Jerusalem following US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize the city as the capital of Israel.

“The status of Jerusalem is among the key issues on the international agenda and can be resolved only through negotiations in a context acceptable to the sides of the Palestinian conflict. It may pave way to a lasting security and peace,” reads his statement published by the Foreign Ministry’s press service.

Highlighting the centuries-old Armenian presence and the rich Armenian culture in Jerusalem, Nalbandian adds further Armenia closely follows the developments in the city where it also has an Apostolic church as one of the legitimate places of warship.